Simple Process. Professional Results. Every Time.

Whether you’re placing your first transfer order or your five hundredth, this page walks you through exactly how everything works — from uploading your file to pressing a finished product on any garment you own.

Which Order Type Is Right For You?

Before Anything Else — Pick Your Path.

We offer four ways to order. Each one is built for a different type of buyer. Find yours below and the rest of the process becomes a straight line.

Build a Gang Sheet

Multiple designs

Maximum value

First-time and repeat buyers

Pack More Designs. Pay Less Per Transfer.

A gang sheet is a large print sheet that holds all of your designs — arranged by you, packed as tightly as you want. Our drag-and-drop builder makes it fast and visual, even if you’ve never built one before. Up to 22″ wide and 10 feet long, a single gang sheet can hold dozens of designs at a fraction of the cost of ordering them separately.

Ideal If: You have 2 or more designs, you run a print business, or you want the lowest possible cost-per-transfer.

Starting Price: Starting at $19.99 | Sizes from 22″x24″ up to 22″x120″

Order by Size

Single designs

Quick orders

No builder needed

One Design. One Size. Done.

Have a single design and need it cut to a specific size? Choose from our full range of standard sizes — from a 2″x2″ pocket logo all the way up to a 13″x13″ full chest print — upload your file, and check out. We cut every transfer individually to your exact dimensions

Ideal If: You have one design, you know what size you need, and you want the simplest possible ordering experience.

Starting Price: Starting at $0.69 per transfer | Volume discounts from 10 pieces

Upload Your Gang Sheet

Designers and print professionals

Pre-built files

Maximum speed

Already Built Your Sheet? Just Upload and Go.

If you build your own gang sheets in Photoshop, Illustrator, or another design tool, skip the builder entirely. Upload your print-ready file and we’ll have it in production before you finish your next cup of coffee. We accept PNG, PDF, AI, and EPS — as long as it’s print-ready, we’ll run it.

Ideal If: You’re a designer or experienced printer who builds your own files and just needs fast, precise execution.

Starting Price: Same pricing as Builder option | Starting at $19.99

Shop Ready to Press

No design required

Instant inventory

Events, teams, and boutiques

No Design? No Problem. It's Already Done.

Browse our catalog of professionally designed, pre-made transfers — already printed, quality checked, and ready to press the moment they arrive. With categories covering sports, holidays, patriotic themes, awareness causes, family, animals, professions, and more, there’s something for every customer and every season.

Ideal If: You need inventory fast, don’t have your own artwork, or want to test DTF transfers before ordering custom prints.

Starting Price: Starting at $1.39 per transfer

The 4-Step Process

Here's the Whole Journey — Upload to Doorstep in One Business Day.

Four steps. One business day. Zero headaches.

Upload Your Art or Build Your Sheet

Your time: About 5 minutes

Upload Your Art or Build Your Sheet.

Use our drag-and-drop gang sheet builder to arrange your designs visually, order by size for a single cut transfer, or upload your own print-ready file directly. Your art, your rules — no design experience required.

We Print It on Industrial DTF Equipment

Our time: Same business day

We Print It on Industrial DTF Equipment.

Your order enters our print queue and runs on our industrial-grade DTF presses — calibrated for color accuracy, sharp edge definition, and the soft hand feel our customers keep coming back for. Every sheet is printed at 300 DPI with full RGB color depth. No shortcuts, no compromises.

Order by 11AM

Our time: Within 1 business day of ordering

Order by 12PM EST — Ships Same Day.

Orders placed before 12PM EST on any business day print and ship the same day. Orders placed after cutoff enter production first thing the following business day. You’ll receive a tracking number the moment your package is in the carrier’s hands. Free shipping on orders over $75.

Press It

Your time: 15 seconds per transfer

Press It. Peel It. You're Done.

Set your heat press to 290-310 degrees, press for 8-12 seconds, peel hot. That’s it. Full-color, professional-grade transfers on any garment — ready to sell, ship, or wear. Your customers get a premium finished product. You keep the margin.

File Requirements

Getting Your File Right — Everything You Need to Know.

Spend two minutes here and your first order will come out exactly the way you pictured it.

Getting your file set up correctly is the single most important thing you can do to ensure a perfect print. You don’t need to be a professional designer — but there are a few simple specs that make the difference between a print that looks exactly like your artwork and one that doesn’t.

Accepted File Formats

Resolution & Quality

Requirement: Minimum resolution: 300 DPI
Pro Tip: If you’re designing at a smaller canvas size, work at 150 DPI at double the intended print size, then scale down. The result is equivalent to 300 DPI at the actual print dimensions.

Color Mode

Requirement: RGB color mode is preferred for DTF printing. RGB gives you the widest, most accurate color range on film. If your file is in CMYK, colors may shift slightly from what you see on screen. Convert to RGB before uploading for the most accurate color output.

Transparent Background

Requirement: Your design must have a transparent background before uploading. This ensures only your actual artwork prints on the transfer film — not a white or colored box around it. If your file has a white background, that white area will print as part of the transfer.

White Underbase

Requirement: We automatically add a white underbase to every transfer we produce. The white underbase is what makes your colors appear bright and vivid on dark-colored garments. You don't need to add it yourself — we handle it on our end before every print run.

Text & Detail Minimums

Requirement: Minimum text size: 10px / 0.85mm for standard transfers. For neck labels, minimum text size is 8px / 0.7mm. Text smaller than these minimums may not be legible at print size. When in doubt, go bigger — you can always scale a design down, but you can't recover lost detail.

What NOT to Do

-Do NOT mirror your artwork before uploading our system handles orientation automatically.
-Do NOT submit files with linked assets — all images and fonts must be embedded or flattened.
-Do NOT use JPG files for designs that require a transparent background.
-Do NOT submit files below 150 DPI — they will produce blurry, pixelated results

Reassurance Line

If your file has an issue that would affect your print quality, our pre-press team will catch it and reach out before we run your job. We'd rather take five minutes to fix it than print something that doesn't meet our standard.

How Gang Sheets Work

What's a Gang Sheet — and Why Does It Save You Money?

If you’ve seen the term ‘gang sheet’ and weren’t sure what it means, this section is for you. It’s the single most cost-effective way to order DTF transfers.

A gang sheet is a large print sheet — up to 22 inches wide and 10 feet long — that you fill with as many of your designs as possible. Instead of ordering each design individually, you’re paying for the sheet itself. The more designs you pack onto it, the lower your cost per transfer gets. It’s the standard ordering method for anyone running a print business, Etsy shop, or apparel brand.

DTF Transfer Sheet Sizes & Pricing
Sheet Size
Design Capacity
Price
Best For
22" x 24" (2 ft)
15–20 small / 3–4 large designs
$19.99
Starter orders, testing new designs
22" x 48" (4 ft)
35–45 small / 7–8 large designs
$29.99
Small businesses, regular weekly runs
22" x 60" (5 ft)
50–60 small / 10–12 large designs
$35.99
Most popular — best overall value
22" x 96" (8 ft)
90–100 small / 18–20 large designs
$53.99
High-volume print shops
22" x 120" (10 ft)
120–150 small / 25–30 large designs
$67.99
Maximum value — bulk production

Not all heat presses are equal. These are the three specs that determine whether your results are consistent or frustrating:

Order multiple sheets and save even more. Order 2–4 sheets and save 5%. Order 5–9 sheets and save 10%. Order 10 or more and save 15%. Wholesale account pricing is available for monthly volume buyers.

How the Builder Works

Our drag-and-drop gang sheet builder lets you upload your designs, arrange them visually on the sheet, resize them, duplicate them, and see exactly what you’re getting before you place your order. There’s no software to download, no account required to preview — just open it in your browser and start building.

Production & Turnaround

What Happens After You Hit Order.

Here’s exactly what’s happening on our end — and when you can expect to have your transfers in hand.

From the moment you place your order, the clock starts. We run a tight operation — every step in the process is timed, tracked, and executed to keep your order moving from queue to carrier as fast as possible.

DTF Order Processing Timeline
Time
What's Happening
0–30 minutes after order
Order confirmed. File reviewed by our pre-press team. Any issues flagged immediately.
30 minutes – 2 hours
Order enters the active print queue. Gang sheet arranged and color-calibrated.
2–4 hours
Actively printing on our industrial-grade DTF presses at full production resolution.
4–6 hours
Quality check. Every sheet inspected for color accuracy, edge sharpness, and adhesive integrity.
Same day (orders before 12PM EST)
Packaged, labeled, and handed to the carrier. Tracking number emailed to you immediately.
Following business day
Orders placed after 12PM EST enter production first thing the next business day.

Standard Cutoff

Orders placed before 12PM EST on any business day (Monday through Friday) print and ship the same day.

After Cutoff

Orders placed after 12PM EST ship the following business day. We operate Monday through Friday. Weekend orders placed Saturday or Sunday enter production Monday morning.

Same Day Printing Add-On

Need it faster than our standard flow? Add Same Day Printing to your order at checkout. Rush Print (within 4 hours) is also available on orders placed before 10AM EST, subject to availability. Select the add-on at checkout to see live pricing and confirm availability for your order size.

Quality Check Note

Every sheet that comes off our presses is physically inspected before it’s packaged. We check for color accuracy, edge definition, and adhesive integrity. If anything doesn’t meet our standard, we reprint it before it ships. This is the process behind the Warrior Standard Guarantee — and it’s why our reorder rate is as high as it is.

Shipping & Delivery

Fast Shipping. Protected Packaging. Trackable Every Step.

Your transfers are only as useful as they are when they arrive. Here’s how we make sure they get to you on time and in perfect condition.

United Warrior Transfers — Shipping Options
Shipping Option
Estimated Delivery
Cost
Notes
Free Ground Shipping
Varies by zone
FREE on orders over $75
Applies to all 50 states
Standard Flat Rate
Varies by zone
$9.99
Continental US — ground shipping
Express / 2-Day
2 business days
Calculated at checkout
Based on order weight and destination
Priority / Overnight
Next business day
Calculated at checkout
Based on order weight and destination
APO / FPO Military
USPS standard timeline
Standard USPS rates
We ship to all military addresses — always

Packaging

Your transfers are carefully packaged to arrive in press-ready condition. We protect every order during transit so that what comes out of the box looks exactly the way it came off our press — no creasing, no damage, no surprises.

Order Tracking

The moment your order ships, you’ll receive an automated email with your tracking number. You can track your package directly from that email or by logging into your account at uwtransfers.com and visiting your order history.

Combined Orders

If you add blank apparel to your transfer order, both ship together in one package whenever possible. One box. One shipment. One tracking number. Less vendor juggling, faster time to finished product.

How To Press Your Transfers

Your Transfers Are Here. Here's How to Press Them Perfectly.

The press is the final step — and the most important one. Nail these settings and every transfer you apply will look professional, feel soft, and hold up wash after wash.

A heat press is required. A standard clamshell or swing-away heat press works perfectly for DTF transfers. A quality heat press with accurate temperature control and even platen pressure will give you the best results. Household irons and EasyPress-style devices can work for occasional personal use but may produce inconsistent results on production runs.

DTF Heat Press Settings by Fabric
Fabric Type
Temperature
Press Time
Pressure
Peel Method
100% Cotton
300–310°F
10–12 seconds
Medium-Firm
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
Cotton / Poly Blend (50/50)
290–305°F
8–12 seconds
Medium-Firm
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
100% Polyester
250–285°F
3–8 seconds
Medium
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
Polyester / Blend
280–300°F
3–8 seconds
Medium
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
Nylon / Performance Fabric
270–290°F
6–10 seconds
Light-Medium
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
Denim
300–310°F
10–14 seconds
Firm
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)
Canvas / Heavy Fabric
300–310°F
12–15 seconds
Firm
Hot Peel (within 3 sec)

Different Press Settings

IMPORTANT: Neck labels use different settings than standard transfers. Follow these instructions specifically for any neck label order.

DTF Neck Label Heat Press Settings
Step Setting / Instruction
Temperature 300–310°F
Press Time 10–12 seconds
Pressure Firm
Peel Method COLD PEEL — allow to cool completely before peeling
Re-press 5–8 seconds with parchment paper for added durability
Pre-press garment 3–5 seconds to remove moisture before applying

Step-by-Step Pressing Instructions

Step 1:

Pre-press your garment for 3–5 seconds to remove all moisture and wrinkles. This single step eliminates the majority of adhesion failures.

Step 2:

Position your transfer face-down on the garment. Make sure it’s flat and positioned exactly where you want it before closing the press.

Step 3:

Set your heat press to the correct temperature and time for your fabric type. Use the settings table above.

Step 4:

Apply firm, even pressure and close the press completely. Uneven pressure causes edge lifting after washing.

Step 5:

When the timer ends, open the press and peel the carrier film immediately (hot peel). Do not wait. Peeling while hot produces the cleanest result.

Step 6:

Allow the garment to cool completely before stacking, folding, or bagging. Heat trapped between garments can cause transfers to stick to each other.

Re-Pressing Instructions

If you need to re-press a transfer after the initial application — to fix a lifted edge or improve adhesion — place a piece of parchment paper or a Teflon sheet over the transfer and re-press for 5–10 seconds at the same temperature. Never re-press directly on the printed surface without a protective layer.

Most Common Pressing Mistakes

For a full video walkthrough of the pressing process including fabric-specific demonstrations, visit the Resources Hub.

Fabric & Product Compatibility

What Can You Actually Press DTF Transfers On?

DTF transfers adhere to virtually any fabric type and a wide range of garment styles. Here’s the full compatibility reference.

DTF Surface & Material Compatibility
Surface / Material
Compatible?
Special Notes
100% Cotton
Yes
Best overall results — recommended baseline fabric
100% Polyester
Yes
Use lower temperature settings to avoid scorching
Cotton / Poly Blends
Yes
Most common use case — excellent results
Nylon / Performance Fabrics
Yes
Use lower temp and lighter pressure
Denim
Yes
Use higher pressure and slightly longer press time
Spandex / Lycra / Stretch
Yes
Lower temp, shorter time — test on scrap fabric first
Canvas
Yes
Full contact press required — use firm pressure
Hoodies / Fleece
Yes
Use pressing pillow inside the garment for even pressure
Hats / Structured Caps
Yes
Requires hat press attachment or curved platen
Tote Bags
Yes
Flat press standard — excellent results
Infant Bodysuits
Yes
Use lower temp — test on a sample first
Dark Fabrics
Yes
White underbase included — colors appear full and vivid
Light Fabrics
Yes
Standard application — no adjustments needed
Waterproof / Treated Fabrics
Test first
Surface coating may reduce adhesion — test before full run
Sublimation-coated surfaces
Not Recommended
DTF does not bond reliably to sublimation coatings

Care Instructions For Your Customers

What to Tell Your Customers About Caring for Their Garment.

DTF transfers are built to last — but longevity depends on how the finished garment is cared for. Share these simple instructions with every customer to make sure they’re still happy ten washes in.

Our transfers are engineered for 50+ washes without cracking, peeling, or significant color fade — when pressed correctly and cared for properly. The following care guidelines will help your customers get the most out of every garment you deliver to them.

Care Instruction List

Our drag-and-drop gang sheet builder lets you upload your designs, arrange them visually on the sheet, resize them, duplicate them, and see exactly what you’re getting before you place your order. There’s no software to download, no account required to preview — just open it in your browser and start building.

Download our free, print-ready Care Instruction Card — a simple one-page document you can print and include with every customer order. It covers all the care basics in plain language and has space to add your own brand logo.

The Warrior Standard Guarantee

Read Everything on This Page and Still Not Sure? That's What Our Guarantee Is For.

Every transfer we ship is backed by the Warrior Standard Guarantee. If something isn’t right — the colors are off, a transfer won’t press correctly, or you’re not satisfied with your order — contact us within 7 days and we make it right. Reprinted. Replaced. No drama. No back-and-forth. No blame game.

We put our name on every box we ship. That means we stand behind everything inside it. That’s not a policy — that’s the standard we’ve operated by since day one.

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